Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1930 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 28, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 28/08/2025 |
Latest News about Bal Karve
28/08/2025
Veteran Marathi actor Bal Karve passed away at his home in Vile Parle, Mumbai, at 10:15 AM at the age of 95. He had celebrated his 95th birthday just three days earlier on 25 August 2025. His daughter Swati Karve confirmed his death, and he is survived by his son Kedar, daughter Swati, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Balkrishna Karve |
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| Nickname | Bal |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Civil Engineering |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | Son - Kedar Karve, Daughter - Swati Karve |
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| Grandchildren | Multiple |
Career
| Debut | Banya Bapu (1977) as Bapu |
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| Key Roles |
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| Awards | Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar at Zee Natya Gaurav Awards (2018), State government award |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Karve gained such popularity in his role as Gundyabhau that fans continued calling him by that name even after the show ended. | |
| 2. He transitioned to theatre with the guidance of Vijaya Mehta and Vijaya Joglekar-Dhumale. | |
| 3. He was a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha. | |
| 4. He met Sumant Varangaonkar while living in Vile Parle, Mumbai, and together they started the children's theatre group 'Kilbil Balrangmanch'. | |
| 5. He was hospitalized for eight days before his death but ultimately succumbed when his body did not respond to medical efforts. |